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26-week composite history
Metric breakdown
“Trust” measures transparency and accountability signals — published policies, DMCA/contact pages, domain history. It is not a guarantee of safety; use your own judgment and protection.
Features & pricing
- Free access
- Free access is limited — roughly 35% of the content is free to watch.
- Signup
- An account is required to use FetLife.
- Mobile
- The mobile experience scores 92/100 in our tests.
Tracked in
Category performance
What the numbers mean
FetLife's Verdict Index sits at 69.8, with an internal composite tracking at 70.6 this period versus 70.9 previously — a negligible dip of 0.3 points. Over the trailing 26 weeks the score has stayed in a tight channel between a low of 68.2 and a high of 71.4, which reads as a mature, stable platform rather than one in motion.
The score is carried by reach and experience. Popularity is 91 and mobile UX is 92, both among the higher marks in the Hookup & dating category, where FetLife ranks #4 of 27 with a category score of 75.3. Ad quietness is a perfect 100 — adLevel 0, confirmed by a clean browser test.
The drag comes from trust (49) and freshness (60), plus a library figure of 69 that is derived rather than counted. There are no recorded weaknesses in the data, but those middling numbers are what keep the overall index below 70 rather than closer to its category ranking.
Confidence & data notes
The most reliable figures here are measured or observed: mobile (95 confidence), ad level (95, observed via browser test), popularity (85, derived) and trust (85, derived). The browser test itself is solid — a 1168ms load, zero popups, no offsite navigation and no ad requests on Aug 10, 2026.
Quality, freshness and player sit at 45 confidence, and the 4K/VR/download flags are estimated. Free share (60) and signup (60) are estimates too.
Note that the trust score of 49 measures transparency and accountability signals — policies, contact and domain history — not user safety. A moderate trust figure should not be read as a safety verdict in either direction.
Is FetLife free or paid?
FetLife runs on a freemium model: roughly 35 percent of the experience stays free, signup is easy, and ads stay off the page. Paid membership unlocks the remainder. Subscription figures could not be confirmed independently at review time, so rely on fetlife.com for the real-time price list.
Should I trust FetLife?
FetLife demonstrates useful transparency signals regarding how membership and community features work, supporting a legit standing in the adult social space. Trust those signals for product clarity, not as a safety warranty—protect your identity and stay cautious with any real-world plans.
What are good FetLife alternatives?
Comparable names to FetLife include SwingersDateClub, Heated Affairs, Fling.com, and SugarDaddyMeet. All target adult connection seekers, though free-share levels and community styles differ. Reviewing each against FetLife’s partial free access and ad-free layout makes choosing an alternative straightforward.
FAQ
What does the 69.8 score mean?
It's a composite Verdict Index reflecting reach, interface quality, trust signals and content metrics. Here it indicates a strong, stable platform held back mainly by moderate trust and freshness scores.
Is the score improving or declining?
It's essentially flat — 70.6 now versus 70.9 last period, well within its 26-week range of 68.2 to 71.4.
Does a trust score of 49 mean it's unsafe?
No — trust measures transparency and accountability signals, not safety. It's a moderate transparency reading, not a safety verdict.
